India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage

India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage is sponsored by International Buddhist Confederation in Lumbini, Nepal as a world class pilgrimage and tourism attraction.

History

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The Centre construction is funded by Lumbini Development Trust.[1][2][3][4] The centre received an investment of 1 billion Indian Rupees and is expected to take three years to complete, in 2025[5]

Facilities

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India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage will have following facilities for pilgrims:[6][1]

  • administration office
  • place for meditation
  • halls for doing regular prayer
  • library with collection of many books
  • area for cafeteria
  • other required facilities like toilets and bathrooms

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage: All you need to know about it". News9live. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  2. ^ "PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of Buddhist Culture and Heritage centre in Nepal's Lumbini: Know significance and more". TimesNow. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  3. ^ "PM Modi to lay foundation stone for Centre of Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Nepal's Lumbini today". ANI News. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  4. ^ "PM Modi lays foundation stone for India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Nepal's Lumbini". The Hindu. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  5. ^ "With Buddhist centre, India looks to bolster cultural ties to Nepal". The Indian Express. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  6. ^ "PM Modi lays foundation stone for India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Nepal's Lumbini". The Economic Times. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.